Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2533   $225.00

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length 8 3/4 inches, gilt scalloped bowl, weight 2.23 Troy ounces, marked and monogrammed as shown in enlargements. There is a minor dimple in the bowl (see third photo) but the figure has crisp detail, and the spoon retains most of its original gilding.

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5638f   $18.00

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This 5 7/8" long, .48 T. oz., teaspoon is marked "H. Hastings" with an "eagle."

While most sources place H. Hastings in Cleveland, Ohio, circa 1820, William McGrew in Manufacturers' Marks on American Coin Silver introduces the possibility of a Connecticut location.

He labels this particular "eagle" as "a frustrating mark because so many of the retailer names are unidentified," but questions whether Hastings could have been located in Hartford, Connecticut, given other instances... Click for details

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1491931   $11.95

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This really pretty amethyst Moroccan depression glass 5 1/2 inch high footed ice tea tumbler was made by Hazel Ware, a Division of Continental Can, in the 1960s. This ice tea tumbler measures 3 1/4 inches in diameter at the top and is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Moroccan depression glass items available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

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Imprinted on the handle backside with an early Durgin "bird surrounded by stars" emblem, along with "Sterling" and the name of the retailer, "J.H. Fairbanks," Fitchburg, Massachusetts, this 8 5/8" long, 1.7 T. oz., solid silver pie server dates circa 1880.

Aesthetic in manner, it has a rounded Antique, slightly upturned, handle that is bright cut on the front in a thorny branch with leaves design. There is an "R" monogram inscribed in the open area near the tip.

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1491913   $9.95

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This really pretty amethyst Moroccan depression glass 4 3/4 inch Octagonal dessert or fruit bowl was made by Hazel Ware, a Division of Continental Can, in the 1960s. This eight-sided octagonal fruit bowl is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Moroccan depression glass items available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2532   $225.00

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length eight inches, weight 2.56 Troy ounces, no monogram, excellent condition, marked as shown in fourth enlargement.

Reflections of candle light from the gently hammered surface will make this spoon shimmer on your dinner table! We've scoured the Internet in search of a more attractively priced example and come up empty-handed.

Old Friends  
5636f   $185.00

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The legendary Chicago department store Marshall Field and Co. opened its own studio and foundry in 1904 to produce items in the Arts & Crafts style popular at the time. In addition, the shop generated Dutch style cast reproduction items.

This example of the work is a 2 1/4" tall, 3" wide top, 4" maximum span to the end of the handle, 2" bottom diameter, 3.3 T. oz., solid silver mug or handled cup.

It is marked on the underside "MF & Co., Sterling," and "Colonial," all in a rectangle, and ... Click for details

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1491854   $19.95

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This really pretty amethyst Moroccan depression glass 9 1/2 inch Octagonal dinner plate was made by Hazel Ware, a Division of Continental Can, in the 1960s. This eight-sided octagonal dinner plate is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Moroccan depression glass items available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Old Friends  
5635f   $90.00

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This intact youth set is comprised of a 7 3/8" long, 1.1 T. oz., solid silver flat handle knife, a 6 3/8" long, .9 T. oz., fork, and a 5 7/8" long, .64 T. oz., spoon.

In an Olive pattern, these are all original to one another with each engraved in script lettering, "C.J.A." to "C.A.P."

The commonality of the "C.A." letters prompts speculation about whether two generations shared names.

All pieces are stamped "C.A.W. Crosby," which was a Boston retailing firm established in 1852... Click for details

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1491815   $14.95

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This listing is for two (2) really pretty Fire King Forest Green Sandwich depression glass 3 1/2 inch high juice tumblers made by Anchor Hocking from 1939 to 1960s. These juice tumblers are both in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Sandwich depression glass available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

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5628f   $85.00

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An Indo-Persian pattern, Gorham's Hindostanee was issued in 1878, as indicated by the "Pat. 78" that appears on the handle backside of this 7 3/4" long, 1.77 T. oz., serving spoon.

Other marks include the company's "lion, anchor, G" emblem, "Sterling," and the word "Gorham," which may indicate the piece was sold in the company's New York City store, or it may simply be a redundant mark.

Gorham used a number of bowls for this line, and that on this, a small berry or preserve spoon,... Click for details

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1491785   $22.95

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This listing is for two (2) really pretty Fire King Forest Green Sandwich depression glass 4 7/8 inch Berry Bowls made by Anchor Hocking from 1939 to 1960s. These Bowls are both in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Sandwich glass available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Old Friends  
5634f   $85.00

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This solid silver open master salt dish has a bowl that measures 2 1/2" in diameter, is 1 3/8" tall, weighs 1.7 T. oz., and stands on three supporting hoof feet legs.

Georgian in style as befits its 1769 date, it has a round body with an applied beaded top rim with an encircling, line detail inscribed 1/8" below this.

Otherwise the bowl is plain, noting that the underside is engraved with a block letter "E * B" monogram, along with full hallmarks including a "leopard... Click for details

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1491766   $49.95

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This pretty, vintage, blue Madrid depression glass oval vegetable or serving bowl was made by Federal Glass from 1932 to 1938. This bowl measures 10 inches long X 6 7/8 inches across. It is in very good condition with no chips or cracks, however, there is a slight 1/2 inch minor indent at one spot on the inner rim of the bowl that was done in the making. This minor indent does not take away from the beauty of the vintage bowl. Be sure to search our other Madrid available. We guarantee items... Click for details

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2531   $850.00

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length 7 7/8 inches, no monogram, weight 5.54 Troy ounces, excellent condition, marked (as shown in fourth enlargement) with Georg Jensen in dotted oval, 84, sterling, and Finnish import marks so you'll know that for sure this set has been to Finland.

For a slightly larger version of this same item, please see item 2368 in our catalogue.

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Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2530   $350.00

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length 9 3/4 inches, weight 2.67 Troy ounces, engraved "from Mother" as shown in fourth enlargement.

Sadly, back in 1890 or so, "Mother" decided that she didn't want the giftees to know the identity of the original owner, and had their monogram wiped out. If you can live with this, then here's an opportunity to own a sturdy and useful piece of this desirable Gorham pattern at an attractive price.